A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9805870 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113723958 epoch_slot_no: 367158 block_no: 9805693 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 23804 time: 2024-01-15 03:44:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab27abbd62c5f92ca024493f0f93bc883239ad5357960f3a4925310c894a4ee1Block Operator
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